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POWA Productions has expanded its inventory with 24 Martin MAC Ones and 24 Martin MAC Viper XIPs with a rider-driven purchase. “We had our eye on getting some, and then when lighting designer Daniel ‘Gordo’ Gordon requested them for the Paul Kelly run of shows, we leapt at the opportunity!” remarked Jason Henderson, POWA’s Lighting Tech. “Our Managing Director, Geoff Knight, …
Auckland Live is the leader in performing arts, culture, entertainment, and events in Auckland, and is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest performing arts platform. Their iconic venues and public spaces are stages for presenting a programme of live arts and entertainment for the enjoyment and inspiration of Aucklanders and visitors, every day. Venues such as Auckland Town Hall, The Civic, Bruce …
Late last year, IJS Productions in Queensland identified a need in their inventory for a compact, high-output beam fixture capable of creating sharp, well-defined beams for dynamic aerial effects. They began searching for such a fixture that was also IP-rated and tested several options from different manufacturers, including laser beam lights. However, there was no beating the new Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy, the …
BIG Live Co is the Southern Hemisphere’s fastest-growing international ballet company. It was founded on a singular, ambitious vision: to make the transformative power of ballet accessible, thrilling, and relevant for audiences worldwide. Its mission is to challenge public perception of ballet by presenting work that is powerful, authentic, and spectacularly entertaining. They blend the elegance of classical tradition with the …
Melbourne-based Front of House Productions (FOHP) has significantly expanded its moving light inventory with the purchase of Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures – snaffling 50 in one go! “For many of our shows, quantity matters,” commented Michael Eather, FOHP’s Lighting Director. “LDs want impact through numbers, so purchasing 50 units was simply a logical decision.” Michael had been on the lookout for a …
The crew at ei Productions happily admits they are long-term Martin lighting fans. Over the years (actually decades), they’ve had pretty much all of the Martin products from Roboscan 805 and RoboColour One through to the new, incredible Martin MAC One. “Having seen them at a Show Technology launch event, they’ve been on our “to-buy” radar for a while,” commented Neale Mace, …
Strategically located on the outskirts of Sydney within its rapidly growing north-west region, Bella Live sets a new benchmark for live performance venues in the city and is one of Australia’s largest new multi-purpose entertainment venues. It’s a curated, high-energy destination for live music, DJs, festivals, comedy, sport, and standout corporate events. Momento Hospitality, a key player in Australia’s pub and hotel …
Perth’s Elite Lighting has recently made two significant investments through Show Technology, adding Martin MAC Aura XIP and Ayrton Mamba to their lighting inventory. Elite’s Managing Director, Brock Preston, explained that the Martin MAC Aura XIP was a natural progression for them, replacing their ageing Martin Aura XB units that have served them exceptionally well over many years. “We were looking to …
To celebrate the final season of Stranger Things, Sydney Harbour was transformed into Hawkins with bikes, projections, demogorgons, and even a fiery appearance from Vecna himself. Fans embarked on a fully immersive adventure exploring the mysterious Hawkins National Laboratory and using interactive elements to solve challenges alongside characters from the show. The experience combined live performance, special effects, and themed …
Show Technology Perth is proud to spotlight Western Australian production company GSD Productions, whose Lighting Designer Alex Spartalis crafted a lighting design for the recent Lime Cordiale with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra performance at the Riverside Theatre, Perth. Working alongside WASO for many years, Alex delivered a visually captivating experience that seamlessly blended orchestral sophistication with contemporary flair. Central to …
